B & W Equipment Company, Inc. Named Link-Belt Earthmoving, Forestry and Material Handling Distributor

Lexington, Kentucky (April 18, 2006): LBX Company, makers of Link-Belt Earthmoving, Forestry and Material Handling Equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of B & W Equipment Company, Inc. as the authorized distributor of Link-Belt Excavators, Forestry Equipment and Material Handling Equipment in northern Indiana. This appointment is effective immediately.

B&W Equipment Co. was founded in 1960 by its President, Eugene A. Bock. Other principals are Jack France, VP in charge of plant management and Paul Gick, VP, Sales Coordinator.

“B & W Equipment’s 40-years experience in heavy equipment sales adds value beyond measure to our customers and potential customers in northern Indiana,” said Mike Davis, Director of Sales & Marketing. “We are very pleased to have B & W as a partner.”

B & W Equipment Company‘s headquarters is located at 3520 Meyer Road, Fort Wayne, IN. Their telephone number is 800-242-4819 and their fax number is 260-423-4535. B & W is online at www.bandwequipment.com.

Based in Lexington, Ky., LBX Company, LLC produces and distributes Link-Belt brand excavators, scrap/material handlers and forestry equipment. They are online at www.lbxco.com.